In recent weeks, the group, 'anonymous' has launched a rolling series of 'payback' DDoS strikes against organisations as diverse as the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the British Phonographic Industry [BPI], and the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft [AFACT].

The group might also be connected to attacks on the Church of Scientology, and the UK's music group, The Ministry of Sound, which was hit by a DDoS in recent days.

The apparently genuine interview conducted by PandaLabs connects these attacks with the nororious '4chan' image message board in a loose way, but makes clear the group's loose affiliations.

"We manifest as Anarchy. We are comprised of people from all walks of life. In short, we feel strongly motivated to do what we can to fight back against things which are morally questionable," says the anonymous representative.

"Their [industry organisation's] long outdated traditional views on copyright infringement enforced solely by rich and powerful corporations need to be modified in light of the modern age on the Internet, the Information Age," continues the interviewee.

Guerilla DDoS attacks are an everyday part of the Internet, so much so that most go unreported. However, what made the attacks stand out has been there scale and success, causing hours of downtime at some of the affected organisations.

"There is no time frame. We will keep going until we stop being angry," says the 'anonymous' representative in the interview.

The conflict between organisations acting on behalf of copyright holders and the ingrained and idealistic sharing culture that has established itself on the Internet, looks like becoming a long-term struggle.

The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.

My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.

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